 Egyptian army kills more than 70 jihadists in the SinaiEgypt has been fighting an insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula for several years. Acting Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in EgyptThe Muslim Brotherhood was outlawed and designated a terrorist organization in Egypt in 2013. The Israel-UAE pact: Sacrificing substance for ceremony?Despite all the potential payoffs Israel-UAE normalization may entail, the agreement is really a prop for a much bigger drama. Op-ed. Netanyahu thanks Egypt, Oman and BahrainPM tweets a message of thanks to the leaders of Egypt, Oman and Bahrain for their "support" of agreement with UAE. Egypt praises UAE-Israel deal, PA and Hamas condemn itEgypt's president lauds US-brokered peace deal between Israel and the UAE while Hamas and the Palestinian Authority condemn it as a betrayal Egypt reopens Rafah crossing for three daysEgypt has kept the crossing with Gaza virtually sealed since a terrorist attack in the Sinai Peninsula in October 2014. Egypt restricts retired army officers from running in electionsEgyptian President approves legal amendments that restrict retired army officers from running in elections without permission from military. Egypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in SinaiEgypt's military kills 18 suspected Islamists in aerial and ground operations in Sinai town of Bir al-Abd. Egypt intervening to stop Israel from applying sovereigntyEgyptian FM urges Palestinian Authority chief to restart negotiations with the US in hopes of 'ending thoughts of annexation.' Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan warn Israel over sovereigntyForeign ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan release joint statement stating of 'serious consequences' to Israeli sovereignty. Report: Arab leaders won't oppose Israeli sovereigntyArab world indifferent to possibility of Israeli sovereignty, won't take steps to oppose it, report says. Report: Egypt, Jordan won't sanction Israel over sovereignty bidModerate Arab states reportedly coordinating their responses to Netanyahu's sovereignty plan with Israel.Egypt surpasses 50,000 coronavirus casesEgypt registers 1,218 new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing its total number to more than 50,000. Egypt to reopen select tourist destinations to international flightsEgypt hopes to draw tourists to popular attractions that have been spared the ravages of the coronavirus. Government approves new ambassador to EgyptGovernment approves appointment of Amira Oron as Israeli ambassador to Egypt and of Bat-Eden Kate as Israeli ambassador to Turkmenistan. Egypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists in SinaiEgypt's military kills 19 suspected jihadists as part of its battle to quell insurgency in north Sinai. Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty planWhile Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.At least 10 Egyptian soldiers killed in Sinai explosionExplosion hits military armored convoy in the Sinai Peninsula, causing at least 10 casualties among soldiers.Egyptian officer killed in gunfight with terroristsPolice officer killed in exchange of gunfire with terrorists who planned attacks on Coptic Christians. Egypt to open Rafah crossing amid coronavirus pandemicEgypt’s border crossing with Gaza will open for three days for Arabs seeking to return to the Gaza Strip.Egypt to impose nightly curfews to fight coronavirusEgypt has 366 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 21 fatalities, including two senior military officers. Egypt reports two more deaths from coronavirusEgypt will halt all air traffic at its airports starting on Thursday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. First death from coronavirus recorded in EgyptGerman tourist dies from COVID-19 in Sinai resort, marking the first death from the epidemic in Africa. Report: Egypt builds new border wall with Gaza2 kilometer wall designed to prevent armed terrorists from crossing into Egypt overland, tunnels crossing into Egypt underground. First case of coronavirus recorded in EgyptEgyptian authorities say a "foreigner" has been infected with the coronavirus and has been placed in quarantine.Egyptian forces kill 17 terrorists in SinaiEgyptian police forces kill 17 terrorists during shootout in North Sinai Province. Egyptian army thwarts Sinai attack, kills 10 terroristsEgypt's army says it killed 10 terrorists as its forces thwarted a major terror attack on a military checkpoint in North Sinai. Report: Explosion in gas pipeline between Israel and EgyptAl Jazeera reports that unknown individuals blew up part of the gas pipeline in the northern Sinai region.Egypt calls for 'careful' examination of Trump planEgypt responds to Trump peace plan, urges Israel and PA to undertake "a careful and thorough examination" of it. US to pay for restoration of one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the worldUS embassy in Egypt to restore one of the world's oldest Jewish cemeteries, the Bassatine Cemetery in Cairo. Report: Hamas and Egypt in contacts to stop balloon attacksTV report: Egypt and Hamas holding intensive contacts in an attempt to stop the launching of incendiary bombs from Gaza toward Israel. D'Nile isn't just a river in EgyptRav Tzvi Yehudah said that Jews became accustomed to think that life in Galut, exile, is normal, even with the increasing anti-Semitism, brutality and murder taking place there. They are in denial. In an energy milestone, Israel begins gas exports through EgyptIsrael begins pumping natural gas to Egypt as part of $15 billion deal to export to Europe via Egyptian natural gas plants. US citizen dies in Egyptian prisonMoustafa Kassem dies following lengthy hunger strike against his conviction for taking part in sit-in protest against Sisi government. Alexandria's restored synagogue heralds new chapter for Egypt's JewsEgypt completes restoration of ancient Alexandria synagogue, allowing it to reopen. Egypt releases former chief of staff from jail after a yearGeneral Sami Anan was arrested in January of 2018 after announcing he would challenge Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in the presidential election. Israeli museum explains the emojis of ancient EgyptIsrael Museum uses modern 'emojis' to explain how ancient hieroglyphics were used. Israel approves gas exports to EgyptIsrael to export gas to Egypt, after Energy Minister signs off on deal to sell natural gas from offshore reserves. Artillery fire from Egypt hits southern Israeli townBuilding in southern Israeli hit by artillery shell fired from Egypt in apparent stray-fire incident. No injuries reported. Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and SamariaTwo Arab countries that have peace treaty with Israel criticized Pompeo’s statement on Judea and Samaria communities. Hamas: Egypt preventing Haniyeh from leaving GazaEgypt took measure to prevent Hamas leader from meeting Egyptian government's rivals, Hamas terror organization claims. ISIS' Egypt affiliate pledges allegiance to new leaderISIS affiliates in Sinai and Bangladesh pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's replacement. Sisi extends state of emergencyEgyptian President extends state of emergency, which has been in effect since April 2017, for another three months.9 members of same family killed in explosion in SinaiNine killed, six wounded in explosion in a town in the northern Sinai Peninsula. Israeli woman arrested in Egypt en route to Sinai23-year-old Israeli woman heading to Sinai for vacation arrested by Egyptian police after bullets found in her bag. Mortar lands near synagogue in southern IsraelMisfired mortar from Egypt lands in southern Israeli border town. Report: Egyptian intelligence held secret talks in IsraelDelegation from Egyptian intelligence service held secret talks in Israel focusing on Gaza, according to Channel 13 News. Israeli man missing in EgyptPolice turn to public for help with search for 26-year-old man who disappeared after entering Sinai Peninsula. Egypt arrests more than 1,000 after anti-Sisi protestsEgyptian authorities have arrested more than 1,000 people in wake of rare protests calling for ouster of the President.Trump on Egypt demonstrations: I'm not concernedUS President gives backing to Egyptian President amid protests against his rule at home.Egypt: 74 arrested in protests against SisiSecurity forces maintain tight control in Cairo's Tahrir Square after protests in several cities call for removal of the president. Former Egyptian President's son dies at 24Abdullah Morsi, youngest son of Mohammed Morsi, dies of heart attack two months after his father's passing. Report: Egypt offered to improve conditions in GazaEgypt offered to improve conditions in Gaza in exchange for long-term ceasefire with Israel, report says. Hamas: We will respond to an Israeli attackHamas sends message to Israel through Egyptian mediators that any Israeli action against the group would be met with a response. Egyptian security forces kill 11 jihadistsEgyptian security forces kill 11 militants in shootout during raid in North Sinai. Egyptian security forces kill 17 jihadistsEgyptian security conduct raids in Cairo and in another province, days after terrorist attack in the capital.Sisi says Cairo blast was a terror attackEgyptian authorities say Hasm group is behind car explosion in Cairo which killed 20. |
